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How do we know that the Holy Spirit was promised by Jesus?

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Jesus promised the Holy Spirit's coming in John 16:7, stating it was essential for His disciples after His ascension.

In John 16:7, Jesus assures His disciples that it is to their advantage that He goes away, for if He does not depart, the Comforter will not come to them. This promise highlights the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers post-ascension. The fulfillment of this promise is evident at Pentecost when the apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit. The coming of the Spirit transforms the apostles from timid followers into bold proclaimers of the Gospel, signifying not only their empowerment but also the inauguration of the new covenant where the Holy Spirit would dwell within all believers, regardless of their background. This represents a shift from the Spirit's previous work, which was confined to select individuals, to a universal empowerment for all believers.
Scripture References: John 16:7; Acts 2

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